Summary: This is a Santa Clause 2 fanfic. Erin's heart has been shattered by the deaths of most of the people she loves a year prior to the events in this story. She believes anyone she loves will get hurt so she refuses to show any feelings of affection, developing a case of the melancholies. It's time for someone to supply her with the best kind of medicine, which isn't laughter. Bernard/OC
Disclaimer: I don't own SC2. Disney does. So there! I only own Erin, who's based on me, by the way -.
Notes: Since I don't think the movies ever say where Charlie and his family live, I've put them in New York. Scott and Santa are the same person. I might include some song lyrics in latter chapters. I based the title on the saying laughter is the best medicine. Big thanks to my friend Dom'sgurl, my homeskillet. 'Words ' thought, " Words " speech, Words song lyrics, " Words " more than one person speaking, Words emphasis
Disclaimer for this chapter only: I don't own David Bowie's song 'As the World Falls Down' from 'Labryinth'.
Chapter 7: Falling in Love
Bernard wouldn't admit it out loud, but Curtis's idea seemed to be working. He hated the fact that he could possibly loose his job over this. He still had a nagging doubt in the back of his mind about it all, but he shoved it aside thinking he was paranoid. Right now they were walking around the workshop with Toy Santa. Erin had wanted to sleep in today. Both elves held back a little, letting the giant toy go ahead. "Why don't you just say it? 'You were right Curtis. I was wrong'" "Okay, okay. I admit it." He knew when to give in. "Everything's gonna be okay." That's when Toy Santa walked back over to them.
"This is some interesting reading. There are a bunch of rules right now they're not following." "That's what I've been saying!" Bernard suddenly looked at Curtis like he had 10 heads. What was he doing? "Things have gotten a little to sloppy around here." "And sloppiness means mistakes and MISTAKES AREN'T A GOOD THING! I think I'll have to make some changes around here." Curtis followed him, leaving Bernard behind. He stood there for a few seconds, then turned and headed straight towards Erin's room. She was the only one around that knew of the switch and still had her sanity.
Erin was just starting to get dressed. She started the music on her laptop and pulled a Nightmare Before Christmas feminine styled t-shirt and a black skirt with black and red petticoat material underneath out of the closet. As she pulled these on, she groped around for her Jack choker and put it on. She then grabbed her chopsticks and did her hair up in a bun, sticking them in when she was done. Just as she was putting her socks on she heard a knock. "Coming!" She hastily pulled on the other sock before rushing to the door. She opened it to reveal Bernard. "Hey! Come in!"
There's such a sad love deep in your eyes
A kind of pale jewel open and closed
Within your eyes
I'll place the sky within your eyes
He smiled at her as he stepped in. She went to sit down on her bed and put on some ankle high boots. "So, how'd it go with Rubber Face?" He chuckled a little at the use of the toys nickname, but stopped when he remembered why he was there. "Oh, fine until Curtis stabbed me in the back." "What?" "I actually thought we could be friends in that split second, and then what does he do? He goes and tries to get on Toy Santas good side. I knew he'd do anything to get my job, and he probably will now." "What do you mean?" "He was such a suck up! I can't stand him." Erin motioned for him to sit down next to her. He did so, wanting to know what she'd tell him. He wasn't expecting her to hold his hand. His heart was pounding in his ears so much he could barely hear her.
There's such a fooled heart beating so fast
It's such a new dream a love that will last
Within your heart
I'll place the moon within your heart
'What was I thinking, grabbing his hand like that? Come on, Brain. Don't fail me now. What do I say?' "What happened to the old Bernard, who was all business, but still fun to hang around? Where's the Bernard I know? Because I know he wouldn't be worried about something like that. He'd be worried about Santa's safety and how to handle all the work he had piling up in front of him. Where'd he go, huh?" Her tone softened a little as she began again. "Besides, no matter how much of a suck up Curtis is, or anyone else for that matter, no one will ever be as good a Head Elf as you, Bernard."
As the pain seeps through makes no sense for you
Every thrill is gone wasn't too much fun before
But I'll be there for you
As the world falls down
He couldn't believe it. With a few words, she'd made him feel better almost instantly. 'This must be what love feels like. Wait a minute, feels like? This has to be love. That's the only explanation for how weird I've been lately.' He smiled at her, and she felt like she was flying. 'He's so gosh-darn gorgeous when he smiles. Wait, what am I thinking? He's at least 2,000 years old! It'll never work out. But…he's so hot when he smiles.' "Let's go get some cocoa." "Sure, and some cereal wouldn't be too bad either." He laughed as she went to shut down her computer.
Falling in love
Me: Yay! Bernard has finally come to grips with his feelings, but why hasn't Erin. You'll find out in the next chapter, won't you? (Arrow lands right in front of her at her feet) AAAHHHH! WE"RE UNDER ATTACK! (Ducks behind huge rock fort) I knew this day would come.
Dom'sgurl: What's up homeskillet? (Nearly gets skewered by a spear) AAAHHH! WE"RE AT WAR!
Me: Please tell me you brought someone who can fight.
Dom'sgurl: I did better than that. Say hello to most of the Fellowship of the Ring and Faramir!
Me: Most of?
Dom'sgurl: No Frodo or Sam.
Me: Oh. (Ducks arrows) HELP! H IS FOR HURRY; E IS FOR ERGENT; L IS FOR LOVE ME; P IS FOR PLEASE! HELP! (Yellow Submarine reference)
Aragorn: For Frodo. (Charges forward into swarm of evil men)
Legolas: (Fires arrows at rapid speed)
Gimli, Gandalf, Merry, and Pippin: (Hack away at the evil men using axes, swords, daggers, and staffs)
Me: (Use impressive karate moves to kick the ever-loving snot out of evil men)
Dom'sgurl: I guess that means Jay-Jay gets the honors today.
Jay: Review! Our lives and the life of this story depend on your reviews!